well joining me now washington editor-in-chief from washington news and jackie kucinich. as the president embacked on this economic tour in illinois, you heard what happens on thursday and friday with his two day bus tour through new york and pennsylvania what has the reaction been so far to this message? >> well, i mean we've seen his poll numbers drop recently on the economy. it seems people are skeptical. the bus tour is meant to set the scene with these battles for congress. he's trying to set a tone he's trying to work on the economy and trying to push congress through public pinto help him do it and pass some of his policies. so far it doesn't look like that's going to happen because look at this congress. we talked about it many, many times there isn't a lot of room here right now. >> so, jim, i want to pick up with you what jackie just alluded to. the president's poll numbers have slipped seven points, now stand at 35% approval rating. so do you think that's a sign that this message is not resonating and if you agree what does he have to do to turn it around? >> n